An appeal has been launched after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted in Borehamwood.

On Thursday, July 2 at about 8.30pm, the victim was approached by a group of four males on a footpath leading to Aberford Park, from Gateshead Road.

One of the group grabbed the boy’s shirt near to his neck before pushing him over. The four then ran off towards the community centre.

Police are looking to speak to a mixed race male aged between 16 and 19-years-old.

He is described as 6ft tall and skinny, and wearing a black Firetrap hooded top with the hood up, dark blue jeans and Nike Jordans which were white with a red trim.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Assistant Investigator Sally Johnson on 01707 806681 or on 101.

People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.